Tanner L. Long
Email: [email protected] | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tannerlong
Education
University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, VA
Juris Doctor May 2024
- Spring 2023 Symposium Co-Chair, Virginia Bar Association Law School Council
- Witness, Trial Advocacy Board
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Bachelor of Arts, Government May 2016
- Speaker of the Assembly, Student Government
- Chair, Green Fee Committee
Work Experience
U.S. Small Business Administration – Office of Advocacy, Washington, D.C.
Law Clerk (40 hours/week) August 2024 – Present
- Analyze and research federal regulations to support reviews under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
- Draft legal memoranda and reports to Congress for oversight and legislative initiatives
- Engage with agencies and stakeholders to assess proposed policy impacts on small businesses
- Monitor and assess regulatory changes affecting small businesses to inform stakeholders
Virginia Division of Legislative Services, Richmond, VA
Legal Extern (20 hours/week) January 2024 – May 2024
- Drafted and revised legislation, amendments, and summaries for the Virginia General Assembly
- Assisted Division staff attorneys in legislative committee and subcommittee hearings
- Performed legal and legislative research to respond to legislator inquiries
- Evaluated proposed statutory changes for compliance with state and federal regulations
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C.
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Intern (40 hours/week) June 2023 – December 2023
- Analyzed and reviewed significant proposed and final regulations from federal agencies
- Coordinated with federal agencies and the Executive Office of the President in the rulemaking process
- Evaluated government-wide information collections for compliance with federal law
- Reviewed agency compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act
McGuireWoods Consulting, Richmond, VA
Advocacy Intern (18 hours/week) September 2022 – May 2023
- Conducted research on state and local policy matters and shared findings with senior leadership
- Monitored legislative hearings for developing issues impacting client interests
- Prepared legislative and economic development reports on political subdivisions
Federal Maritime Commission – Office of the Chairman, Washington, D.C.
Legal Intern (40 hours/week) June 2022 – August 2022
- Researched and prepared legal memoranda on assigned issues before the Commission
- Oversaw implementation of legislation and coordinated with senior staff for progress updates
- Engaged in rulemaking discussions and aided the chief of staff with rulemaking project management
The University of Texas System – Office of Governmental Relations, Austin, TX
Legislative Coordinator (40 hours/week) November 2019 – August 2021
- Managed state legislative bill analysis platform and team of 225 analysts for UT campuses
- Developed policy papers and state/federal legislative bill summaries for executive leadership
- Monitored and summarized state legislative committee meetings and state agency hearings
Texas REALTORS®, Austin, TX
Legislative Affairs Manager (40 hours/week) February 2017 – November 2019
- Drafted legislation, policy papers, and letters of support and opposition for bills in the legislature
- Analyzed and tracked hundreds of state legislature bills to assess impact
- Coordinated with association membership to develop public policy priorities
Leadership & Community Service
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center – Advice and Referral Clinic
Volunteer January 2025 – Present
- Provide D.C. residents with brief legal assistance or referrals to legal services
The Washington, D.C. Chapter of Texas Exes
Advocacy Chair July 2023 – Present
- Assist with fundraising for university scholarships for Washington, D.C. area students
The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
Secretary of the Board/Policy Committee Chair February 2018 – July 2021
- Organized and led monthly policy committee meetings to discuss city issues and ordinances
The Austin Chapter of Texas Exes
Advocacy Chair/Membership Chair June 2016 – June 2020
- Hosted community fundraising events resulting in thousands of dollars raised for scholarships
Austin ISD Budget Stabilization Task Force
Appointed Community Member July 2018 – January 2019
- Developed a list of recommendations to eliminate the $30 million AISD budget deficit
Additional Information
Professional Affiliations: American Bar Association
Skills: Regulatory review, policymaking, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), WordPress
Personal Interests: Touring state capitols, collecting political buttons and stickers, running